Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Aphelios
VS
Champion 2
Karthus
vs
46.3%
Aphelios win rate vs Karthus
Karthus has the edge
134
Games Analyzed
46.3%
Aphelios WR
53.7%
Karthus WR
-298
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Karthus
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesDark Harvest / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Karthus
Level 6
Aphelios
1 item
Karthus
1 item
Aphelios
3 items
Karthus
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aphelios is strongest late game while Karthus peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aphelios deals AD damage while Karthus deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Aphelios's Weakness
Aphelios's main weakness: No mobility, weapon RNG, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aphelios Win Condition
Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe
Karthus Win Condition
R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death
Recommended Items
Aphelios
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst
Karthus
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aphelios's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aphelios's sustain/autos
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